Show/Event Approval

Goal

This policy is intended to ensure that NFC uses its money and resources wisely when it comes to shows and events.

Background 

All NFC chapters are encouraged to participate in shows and events. This is a great way to recruit new board members, meet potential partners, and raise money for NFC. It is also a way to get the NFC name out there as well as making people aware of your chapter.

Types of Shows and Events 

NFC chapters participate in a broad range of shows and events. They run from hours to several days, and can be free to attend or cost as much as $400. While fly fishing shows have the highest penetration rate, NFC has had success at other types of shows and events, and in come cases notably so.

  • Examples of single-day shows and events:

    • Stream clean-ups, tree plantings, bank revetments, etc. (TU chapters, rod and gun clubs, watershed associations, etc.)

    • Local fly fishing and fly tying shows (TU chapters, fishing clubs, fly tying clubs, etc.)

    • Fly fishing film tours (TU chapters, pubs/restaurants, theaters, etc.)

    • Conservation film tours (Patagonia, etc.)

  • Examples of multi-day shows and events:

    • State and regional fly fishing shows (The Fly Fishing Show, etc.)

    • State and regional sporting shows (Great American Outdoor Show, etc.)

    • State and regional outdoor shows (Boston Outdoor Expo, etc.)

    • State and regional agriculture and conservation shows (Farmington Fair, Common Ground Fair, etc.)

Policy 

  • NFCs goal is to at least break even at shows and events. While making money is great, losing money supporting shows and events is usually not in our best interest.

  • All show and event proposals must be presented to National NFC for approval no later than 30 days prior to the event.

    • Large shows often require that you register 6-8 months in advance.

  • Approval will be based on cost, potential revenue, and other benefits such as exposure, recruiting, etc.

    • Assuming it is within our mission and the chapter can staff it, free events will be approved.

    • First time shows and events will be approved if the perceived cost/benefit makes sense.

      • There will be cases where National feels that the return is not worth the investment. This is often the case with regard to costly hook-and-bullet and general outdoor shows.

    • Repeat shows will be approved or not based on prior years performance.

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